ALB
72 hours
Colorimetric
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Measures albumin in body fluids (e.g., peritoneal, pleural). Helps assess fluid origin and differentiate transudate vs. exudate.
Serous body fluid (pleural pericardial peritoneal)
1 mL
Sterile container
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |